Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Fajardo
Municipio Autónomo de Fajardo
Town and Municipality
Ocean view in Fajardo
Aerial view of Fajardo's basin
Flag of Fajardo
Coat of arms of Fajardo
Nicknames: 
"Los Cariduros", "La Metrópolis del Sol Naciente"
Anthem: "Fajardo que aquí en el oriente"
Map of Puerto Rico highlighting Fajardo Municipality
Map of Puerto Rico highlighting Fajardo Municipality
Coordinates: 18°19′33″N 65°39′09″W / 18.32583°N 65.65250°W / 18.32583; -65.65250
Sovereign state United States
Territory Puerto Rico
Settledearly 16th century
FoundedOctober 26, 1772
Founded bySantiago de Mexía
Government
 • MayorJosé Aníbal “Joey” Meléndez Méndez (PNP)
 • Senatorial dist.8 - Carolina
 • Representative dist.36
Area
 • Total60.41 sq mi (156.45 km2)
 • Land31 sq mi (81 km2)
 • Water29.13 sq mi (75.45 km2)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total32,124
 • Rank38th in Puerto Rico
 • Density530/sq mi (210/km2)
DemonymFajardeños
Time zoneUTC−4 (AST)
ZIP Codes
00738, 00740
Area code787/939
Major routes

Websitefajardopr.org

Fajardo (fah-HAHR-do) is a small city in eastern Puerto Rico. It is on the Atlantic Ocean, north of Ceiba and east of Luquillo. Fajardo has 7 wards and Fajardo Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city).

References

  1. "PUERTO RICO: 2020 Census". The United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-25.

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